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Astons > Residency by Investment > Hungary Residency by Investment & Golden Visas
Required real estate investment minimum - €155,000
Residency in 4 months
Most affordable EU program
Residency for the entire family
Within 24 hours, we shall conduct a preliminary assessment and gauge your prospects
EU tax haven - among the world’s most beneficial tax codes
5 year residency with right to extend
The Hungarian residency program is currently closed pending updates.
The updated Hungarian Golden Visa will be launched in mid-2024.
Submit a request to be the first to know when the call for applications starts.
The ‘Heart of Europe’ may be your best pathway to the exclusive EU Plan B. The Hungarian Residency by Investment Program is the most affordable European Golden Visa, and it targets real estate investments into one of Europe’s most promising and growing property markets – Budapest.
** Hungary has currently suspended their residency program as they are set to launch an updated Golden Visa in mid-2024 **
** Interested in Hungarian residency? – Schedule a Free Consultation to ensure you’ll be top of list for the updated program **
One of Europe’s oldest countries, Hungary is elemental to European culture, lifestyle, and luxury. A country famous for its thermal springs and the world’s first official wine region, the capital, Budapest, has been hailed as the “Heart of Europe” for centuries.
Today, Budapest as become one of Europe’s most dynamic real estate markets and most sought-after expat and digital nomad destinations in the EU – and due to the low investment threshold, Hungary is among the very few Golden Visas that global digital nomads could leverage.
Hungary provides entrepreneurs, investors, families, and even digital nomads EU freedom of movement with no physical residency requirement – along wih one of the EU’s most favorable tax regimes. And Hungary’s Golden Visa is risk-free – the investment is only made after approval. All of Astons’ European offices and experts are available to answer any questions, such as:
For the Hungary Golden Visa, it is best to begin with our Free Confidential and Comprehensive Consultation, and Astons’ experts will analyze how your specific wants, needs, goals, and demands align with the program and provide you with the best solutions.
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The Hungarian residency program involves the following criteria:
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With legal residency in Hungary comes the right to travel throughout most of Europe, including the 26 remaining EU countries, the Schengen Zone, Monaco, and Andorra.
*Astons handles all aspects of Land Committee approval, residency application, and the real estate process
*Astons Legal Support is in addition to program fees
The following can be included on one application:
An expert from Astons will assess the Hungary Program with you to ensure that it addresses all of your needs, wants, and demands.
If so, Astons will conduct our exclusive in-house pre-approval assessment and KYC/Due Diligence analysis to determine your likelihood of being approved.
Our expert will also prepare a portfolio of property listings for your review based upon your property search checklist.
Once you sign the contract and legal fees are paid, Astons will begin assisting you in document collection and ensuring your documents meet application requirements.
At this stage, the investor applies for the temporary Category D visa which permits them to conduct the Golden Visa process.
The state will conduct its official due diligence and background checks as a part of the immigration process.
The application process is conducted fully remote through the investor’s nearest Hungarian consulate or embassy.
Once the visa process is approved, the investor is required to visit Budapest to submit biometric data and receive the residency card in-person.
The initial residency is valid for 12-months and permits a single entry into Hungary to finalize the Golden Visa and property purchase.
The investor now needs to identify which property they would like to purchase and provide the required 10% down payment to secure the property
Once final approval is received, full payment of remaining program fees and property costs must be made within 90 days – certificate of ownership is conveyed with payment
Once the real estate transaction is finalized, Hungary automatically changes the category D visa to a long-term 5 year residency card – renewable with maintained property ownership and valid Budapest address
Hungarian life offers a delightful mixture of modern and traditional living. The country is wealthy but maintains its ancient architecture, customs, and cuisine, giving it a distinct character from the US or UK. Scattered throughout the country are medieval castles, quaint villages, churches, and museums chronicling its history. It also has stunning countryside with rolling hills and thermal springs.
Under the current Golden Visa program, the minimum investment for is €155,000 [approx. $270K]. The new Golden Visa program will have various investment minimums, and any interested investor should schedule a Free Consultation to discuss those options.
At the moment, the general understanding is that Hungary is targeting a launch date in July 2024. But, as this is still a tentative deadline, Astons is advising interested clients to expect a mid-to-late 2024 launch date for the new Hungary Golden Visa.
Hungarian residency is EU residency, and under both the current program and the newly updated Hungary Golden Visa, Golden Visa holders will have ETIAS [the EU’s eVisa launching in 2025 ] exemption for the entire EU, not solely for entering Hungary.
It is currently not clear whether the newly updated version of the Hungarian residency by invesment program will include a pathway to Hungarian citizenship.
Hungary, specifically Budapest, is one of the most dynamic and promising real estate markets in the EU. Under the new Hungarian Golden Visa, real estate investment is expected to remain an option and be expanded to the entire country – not solely Budapest as the current program is. However, real estate will not be the only investment channel under the new Golden Visa program.
The current or updated Hungarian Golden Visa does not require Golden Visa holders to relocate to Hungary nor to reside in Hungary for any length of time. However, the main Golden Visa applicant is expected to visit Hungary at least one time to finalize the Golden Visa application and real estate transaction. Whether this will continue to be necessary under the updated version remains to be clarified.
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Country | Type | Min. Investment | Processing Time | |
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Cyprus | Permanent residency | USD 300,000 | 2 Months | Lean more |
UAE | Residency permit | USD 205,000 | 2 Weeks | Lean more |
USA | Residency permit | USD 800,000 | 12 Months | Lean more |
Malta | Residency permit | USD 300,000 | 60 Days | Lean more |
Spain | Residency permit | USD 500,000 | 60 Days | Lean more |
Greece | Residency permit | USD 250,000 | 2 Months | Lean more |
Portugal | Residency permit | USD 280,000 | 90 Days | Lean more |
Monaco | Residency permit | USD 500,000 | 2-6 Months | Lean more |
UAE, Dubai
Russia, Moscow
Turkey , Istanbul
Cyprus, Limassol
Portugal, Cascais
USA, Fort Lauderdale
Malta, St Julian’s
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